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Hydra

CitrusIndianMenEau de Parfum

Bursts open with bright Grapefruit, Mint, and Lemon mellowing into a crisp heart of Jasmine, Nutmeg, and White Floral over a clean, refreshing base of Amber, White Musk, Cedar, and Sandalwood.

The bloodline

This bottle carries the Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum DNA. Shares 8 notes with the original.

grapefruitlemonmintnutmegjasminecedar+2 more

Climate fit

Hot & Humid Comfortable in heat and monsoon, refreshing without suffocating.

Should you buy it?

Inspired by, expect some overlap

Shares several notes with Bleu de Chanel Eau de Parfum by Chanel but has its own character. Worth trying before buying if you already own the original.

Wear in
monsoon
year-round
Wear for
day
sporty
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Hydra bottle

Sample bottle, not actual product

Scent DNA

Accord profile

What your nose reads first

FreshCitrusFruitySweetWarmWoodyAnimalicBalsamic

Longevity

7h

Sillage

Moderate

Launched

2021

Alternatives

What this fragrance is similar to

The pyramid.

TTop
First impression, 10–20 min
HHeart
Core character, 2–4 hours
Jasmine
Jasmine
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
W
White Floral
BBase
Lasting drydown, 6–12+ hours

FAQ

Straight answers to the questions people actually ask.

Yes. Hydra is widely considered inspired by Chanel Bleu de Chanel, following the same direction at a fraction of the price.

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